Are the specialty restaurants included at JAZ Makadina?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at JAZ Makadina. Buffet meals, snacks and beverages are included, with some restrictions possible.

Does JAZ Makadina include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at JAZ Makadina, but premium options cost extra. All-inclusive beverages are included, but unrestricted premium imported spirits were not verified.

Is Wi-Fi free at JAZ Makadina?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at JAZ Makadina.

Is the minibar included at JAZ Makadina?

No: in-room minibar costs extra at JAZ Makadina and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Hotels.com guest summary notes minibar items can be extra despite all-inclusive status.

Are motorized water sports included at JAZ Makadina?

No: motorized water sports costs extra at JAZ Makadina and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan.

Are non-motorized water sports included at JAZ Makadina?

Partly: some non-motorized water sports is included at JAZ Makadina, but premium options cost extra. Beach and snorkeling access are strong; exact complimentary equipment list was not verified.

Are spa treatments included at JAZ Makadina?

No: spa treatments costs extra at JAZ Makadina and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan.

Is the kids' club included at JAZ Makadina?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at JAZ Makadina.

Are airport transfers included at JAZ Makadina?

No: airport transfers costs extra at JAZ Makadina and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan.

Is tipping expected at JAZ Makadina?

No: gratuities are included in the all-inclusive rate at JAZ Makadina, so tipping isn't expected. Expedia-style all-inclusive terms indicate taxes and gratuities may be included, but package restrictions can apply.

Does JAZ Makadina have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. JAZ Makadina runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.

Are the pools at JAZ Makadina heated?

Yes: pool heating is confirmed, running winter heating reported by Expedia; exact months need confirmation. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.

Is the beach at JAZ Makadina good for young children?

The water in front is typically calm, and the entry varies along the shore.

Is there anything for teenagers at JAZ Makadina?

Technically, yes: there's a teen space at JAZ Makadina, but recent reports describe it as low-key. Don't book around it; the pools, sports, and beach carry that age group here.

Do you need dinner reservations at JAZ Makadina?

At some restaurants: book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

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JAZ Makadina

The Palmprint

9.0 out of 10

Six fronds, six scores ·

Fly into

HRG · 35 min

Dining

2 venues

Best months

Oct – May

Guests say

4.9 · 10,511

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Value8.7

Service9.2

Beach9.0

Dining8.8

Rooms8.5

Pools & Spa8.4

Last verified July 2026. Pools & Spa is the weakest mark at 8.4. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

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Dining, pools and the beach

Dining room with vaulted archways displaying buffet stations of appetizers and sauces, wooden chairs, and pendant lighting.

Dining & bars

6venues · 2 restaurants, 1 buffet, 3 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

Expedia/Hotels.com all-inclusive details identify buffet meals, snacks and beverages as included; fact-sheet sources identify Al Masry main restaurant plus Aqua Restaurant & Bar.

Buffet · Live cooking · Mediterranean · Snack bar · Beach bar

Food 8.8

Aerial view of JAZ Makadina's large turquoise pool surrounded by cream-colored buildings, white loungers, palm trees, and manicured lawns.

Pools & waterplay

2pools

With waterpark, heated

Expedia describes the property as having a heated pool; Hotels.com lists an outdoor pool, children's pool and free water park access.

Pools 8.4

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The beach itself

9.0beach score · high confidence

Makadi Bay beachfront on the Red Sea with sandy swimming areas and coral/snorkeling access; reef shoes may be useful in coral areas.

Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at JAZ Makadina

All 4 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.

Resort room with two beds, dark wood archway, desk with chair, TV, and glass doors opening to patio with ocean view.

Modern bathroom with white toilet, tan tile walls, wooden vanity with white sink, large mirror, and folded towels on rack.

Hotel room with a queen bed, balcony overlooking a palm tree and blue waterway, and neutral beige walls with burgundy accents.

Room categories at JAZ Makadina, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms
Superior Room	Not published	1 bedroom
Superior Family Room	Not published	1 bedroom
Deluxe Family Room	Not published	1 bedroom
Junior Suite	Not published	1 bedroom

Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

= sleeps 0 of 0 max

JAZ Makadina is a true included all-inclusive resort in Makadi Bay.
Its strongest appeal is service, beach snorkeling, food quality and family access to water-park style amenities.
Confirm current minibar policy and exact water-park access terms before marking complete.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a smaller Makadi Bay all-inclusive with strong service and snorkeling appeal, not a giant waterpark resort on its own.
Makadi Water World access is a major family advantage, but some in-room and premium extras may still cost more.

Most loved

4 themes

Staff and service
Beach, swimming and snorkeling
Clean resort grounds and rooms
All-inclusive food quality

Most complained about

3 themes

Minibar and some extras may cost more
Pool area can feel limited compared with larger megaresorts
Entertainment and organized sports are lower-key

From Reddit

Sentiment: Split

Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is limited, so Expedia/Hotels.com, Booking and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.

What it costs

The rate, and where to check it

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Best time to visit

Oct to May

Real seasons here: highs run from 72°F in January to 101°F in August, with no month taking an unusual share of the rain, so warmth is the whole decision.

JAZ Makadina by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	72 degrees Fahrenheit	72 degrees Fahrenheit	78 degrees Fahrenheit	87 degrees Fahrenheit	91 degrees Fahrenheit	98 degrees Fahrenheit	99 degrees Fahrenheit	101 degrees Fahrenheit	97 degrees Fahrenheit	89 degrees Fahrenheit	82 degrees Fahrenheit	76 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain days	1 day	0 days	1 day	0 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	0 days
Verdict	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Fine	Fine	Fine	Fine	Best	Best	Best

Getting there

35 minutes from HRG

Nearest airport: HRG · Hurghada International Airport
Transfer: 35 min · costs extra
Address: Safaga Rd, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 1960501, Egypt
Phone: +20 65 3590025

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The ride from HRG is not in your rate.

Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.

The fare: Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
If you're late: The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
On arrival: Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.

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35Minutes by car

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Before you fly

Egypt

Language: Arabic (English widely spoken at resorts)
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP) – USD and euro often accepted
Power: 220V, Type C/F plugs (European – adapter needed)
Driving: On the right
Main airport: Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH)
Flight time: ~11–13h from the US East Coast (via Europe or the Gulf)

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The vibe

Who it suits

Family8.8

Adventure8.7

Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for JAZ Makadina; the full set is above.

What we'd book around it

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Flights

Fly into HRG, 35 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $756.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored JAZ Makadina

8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

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The six that set the score

Value8.7

Service9.2

Beach9.0

Dining8.8

Rooms8.5

Pools & Spa8.4

And 2 more we track

Family8.8

Adventure8.7

Confidence is high across the board except value and pools & spa, where the evidence is thinner.

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Value8.7Medium confidence

Beach Snorkeling: 9.0
Water Park Access: 8.8
Minibar Extra Penalty: 6.8
Included Food Beverage: 8.8

Method: Weighted value analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · Travelocity · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Service9.2High confidence

Cleanliness: 9.2
Staff Service: 9.3
Family Service: 8.8

Method: Weighted review analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisor · BookingVerified 16 July 2026

Beach9.0High confidence

Calm Bay: 8.8
Beachfront: 9.1
Snorkeling: 9.2
Sandy Shore: 8.6

Method: Beach reality analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · Booking · TripAdvisor · OfficialVerified 16 July 2026

Dining8.8High confidence

Snack Bar: 8.2
Live Cooking: 8.8
Buffet Quality: 8.9
Limited Restaurant Count Penalty: 6.8

Method: Dining review analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · Travelocity · TripAdvisor · Fact SheetVerified 16 July 2026

Rooms8.5High confidence

Room Count: 8.6
Junior Suites: 8.2
Room Cleanliness: 8.8
Family Room Depth: 8.5

Method: Room inventory analysisFact Sheet · Hotels.com · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Pools & Spa8.4Medium confidence

Heated Pool: 8.4
Children Pool: 8.4
Pool Size Caveat: 6.8
Water Park Access: 8.8

Method: Pool inventory analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisor · Fact SheetVerified 16 July 2026

Family8.8High confidence

Beach: 9.0
Kids Club: 8.4
Family Rooms: 8.5
Children Pool: 8.4
Water Park Access: 9.0

Method: Family amenity analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · Fact Sheet · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Adventure8.7High confidence

Red Sea Context: 9.0
Water Park Access: 8.8
Snorkeling From Shore: 9.2
Motorized Watersports Extra: 6.6

Method: Destination activity analysisExpedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisor · BookingVerified 16 July 2026

What it does best

True all-inclusive product
Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
Strong service feedback
Family rooms and kids facilities
Water park access

Where it costs you

Minibar may cost extra
Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
Premium drink scope needs confirmation
Nightlife is low-key

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Best Room Category: Superior Family RoomMost useful evidenced category for families balancing space and all-inclusive value.
Best Room Category For Luxury: Junior SuiteSmall suite inventory is the clearest upgrade above standard and family rooms.

Everything we read on JAZ Makadina

Hotels Reddit Booking Expedia Official Fact Sheet Travelocity Tripadvisor Official Group

What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at JAZ Makadina, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at JAZ Makadina, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay for	Status
Premium & à la carte diningBuffet meals, snacks and beverages are included, with some restrictions possible.	Included
Top-shelf liquorAll-inclusive beverages are included, but unrestricted premium imported spirits were not verified.	Partly included
Wi-Fi	Included
In-room minibarHotels.com guest summary notes minibar items can be extra despite all-inclusive status.	Costs extra
Motorized water sports	Costs extra
Non-motorized water sportsBeach and snorkeling access are strong; exact complimentary equipment list was not verified.	Partly included
Spa treatments	Costs extra
Kids' club	Included
Airport transfers	Costs extra
Tipping & gratuitiesExpedia-style all-inclusive terms indicate taxes and gratuities may be included, but package restrictions can apply.	Tips included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

For families

Bringing the kids to JAZ Makadina

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club: Supervised program
Teen program: Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
Heated pools: Yes, winter heating reported by Expedia; exact months need confirmation
Beach for young swimmers: Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Does JAZ Makadina have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. JAZ Makadina runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Are the pools at JAZ Makadina heated?: Yes: pool heating is confirmed, running winter heating reported by Expedia; exact months need confirmation. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.

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